Tuesday, September 27, 2011

As I write this tonight, Sue has had her surgery and all went well. Marj has returned from England, and enjoyed her trip to Paris, the show in Grassington, and a final day of sightseeing in London. Susie is in Montreal visiting Magenta and Helene; I fly out late tomorrow night to hook up with them on Thursday morning.

Our big Magenta order arrived today, and three other smaller deliveries managed to make their way to the store as well. Dianne was very busy; however, she's so darned organized that she was quite calm and she had lots of help from Laurel, too.

Lots of cling-mount stamps . . .

Some of the pink sheets ready for pick-up by the customers;Dianne was a busy person on the phone this afternoon. It'sso much fun to call customers and tell them theirorder is in! It's one of those win-win calls!

More wood-mount stamps . . . I just lovethe reindeer stamp and how cool it isto stamp on the matching chipboard die-cut thatwas part of today's delivery -- I just forgot to take pics!

More cling-mount stamps . . .the wreath stamp is the one we used inHelene's Christmas class last month.

This is the ultra-thick and smooth cardstockthat is so yummy to use colored pencils on. Weran out and only 3 packages were sent, so youhad better hurry in to get a pack. The remainingpart of that order will be re-ordered.

This is one of the special cork adhesive-backed die-cutsheets that Helene said Magenta would makefor us . . . again, hurry in while the supply lasts.The other chipboard & cork die-cuts that Helenesaid they would make for your holiday cards are also in.

These are the small gift card w/envelope sets; 5 totalsets per package. Perfect to accompany a specialgift now and for the holidays.

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Special die-cut gift box and lid . . .you know the best treasures are in thetiniest boxes and it's even more of a treaasurewhen inside a personalized gift box made by you!

TheTim HoltzFall Distress Ink set is in . . . they're on the front table as you walk into the store. The colors are so luscious as you can see from the samples by Susie, Deb K., and Dianne.

Look what those Fall colors from Ranger and Tim Holtz can do . . .

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by Susie Tracy

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by Deb Kuttel

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by Deb Kuttel

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by Dianne Johnson

Look at this card top ready for mounting; Susie used theMemory Boxdies and embossed the die cuts.

by Susie Tracy

Marj'sDREAMY STENCILED
DELIGHTSclass on Saturday, October 15 (morning or afternoon), features a card using Dreamweaver'snew Color
Solutions! (the card sample should be back in the store on the class board some time tomorrow afternoon.) These special alcohol inks are wonderful to combine with
the glossy pastes, and the technique is a new one that Marj taught in England earlier this month for Dreamweaver. Also, you'll have a chance to learn about
stenciling with metal, and Marj will bring extra samples to inspire you.
And, don't forget.......you'll receive TWO free stencils when you take this
class. Sign up today for the afternoon or evening class!

by Marj Marion

And here's Marie's class for theMy Mind's EyeLost & Found Christmas Book on Saturday, October 29, from 1:00 to 5:00.

For either class, be sure to stop in to sign up or call the store at 360.357.6820. The new class schedule will be emailed out to our customer email list tomorrow or Thursday; once it's out, I'll post it here on the blog as well. There are new classes to look for in the schedule . . .

Here's a plug for my dear husband, Tom. He entered his '66 Chevy Nova in a car show recently. There were over 300 cars and 30-40+ muscle cars. Tom's car won "Favorite Muscle Car"! I'm so proud of him!

Enough bragging . . . time to finish packing!

"It has been said that art is a tryst, for in the joy of it maker and beholder
meet."